Vietnamization

noun

Vi·​et·​nam·​i·​za·​tion

vēˌetnəmə̇ˈzāshən,

ˌvyet-,

-ˌmīˈz- also ˌvēət- or ˌvēt-

plural -s

: the act or process of transferring war responsibilities from U.S. to Vietnamese hands during the Vietnam War

Vietnamize

vēˈetnəˌmīz

ˈvyet- also ˈvēət-

ˈvēt-

verb

-ed/-ing/-s

Word History

Etymology

Vietnam, country in Indochina + -ization

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!